Prenatal: Chapter 8.3 • Positioning Baby • Bec Conant • 10 min
Prenatal Yoga Classes
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9m 35s
Bec explains how properly aligning our body during everyday resting positions can benefit our baby's position during pregnancy and in preparation for labor and birth. Postures covered include, standing, sitting, and lying down as well as resting prone even into late pregnancy
Suggested props: Yoga mat, 2 bolsters, 2 blankets
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